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View of a walkway and benches on the U.S. Capitol Grounds.History & DiscoveriesTop 5 Spots to Enjoy Spring on the Capitol CampusSpring in Washington, D.C., is one of the most beautiful times to visit the nation's capital. Learn about five beautiful, and less known spots, to enjoy the warm weather near the U.S. Capitol.Read the Story

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  Searching for the Perfect U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
By ted bechtol |October 29, 2014
Searching for the Perfect U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
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  A Few of 2014's Favorite Things
By sarah davis |December 22, 2014
From February's heavy snowfall to October's blood moon eclipse, take a look back at some popular moments of 2014 through the AOC's Instagram and Flickr images.
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  Saving Energy, Preserving History
By aoc staff |April 1, 2014
Here at the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), our challenge is unique – we must maintain aging, iconic buildings while adapting to state-of-the-art technology and increasing responsiveness to environmental, security and safety considerations in a rich historical setting.
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History & Discoveries

  AOC Trailblazer: Georgia Shaw
By kristen frederick |July 12, 2012
Georgia Shaw was the first woman hired by the AOC as a draftsman, leading to a fulfilling 29-year career with the agency. After Georgia passed, her daughter honored her mother’s legacy by including the AOC’s logo on the memorial plaque that marks her grave.
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  Capturing Bartholdi Fountain
By aoc curator |November 26, 2012
Each month AOC’s photography branch will break down an iconic photo of Capitol Hill and share tips and tricks for snapping beautiful images at the Capitol. This month AOC photographer Susanne Bledsoe walks us through a shot of Bartholdi Fountain in Bartholdi Park on the Capitol Grounds.
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  The Accessible Capitol Visitor Center
By sharon gang |October 9, 2012
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  Nearly Nine Million Visitors Later
By sharon gang |November 30, 2012
December 2 has been an important anniversary at the U.S. Capitol since 1863 when the final section of the Statue of Freedom was installed atop the dome. The date has signified another important anniversary since 2008 when the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center opened for business.
    The Capitol Dome at night, as seen behind one of the East Front Olmsted fountains.

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  While You Were Sleeping – AOC Masons at Work
By lori taylor |October 18, 2012
Masons working at the Architect of the Capitol get the campus ready for another day before the rest of the employees on Capitol Hill even wake. They have a small window of time very early in the day to complete any tasks that may interfere with visitors or the work of staff.
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